Rep. Bacon: Enough talking about defense innovation. It’s time to make choices and move out. In an exclusive op-ed, Rep. Don Bacon says Congress, industry and the executive branch need to stop hiding behind the word "innovation" and start actually producing systems. https://breakingdefense.com/2025/02/rep-bacon-enough-talking-about-defense-innovation-its-time-to-make-choices-and-move-out/ Read More »
Former Nebraska Congressman Brad Ashford honored at VA clinic he helped build OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Former and the late congressman Brad Ashford was honored Thursday. Ashford was recognized for his work with veterans including the passing of the CHIP IN for Vets Act which he helped pass in 2016. It was responsible for the construction of the much needed VA Ambulatory Care Clinic in Omaha. A confere... Read More »
Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon confident in FAA investigation after deadly midair plane crash WASHINGTON — Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon sent his condolences to the families grieving the loss of all the passengers, crew members and soldiers that lost their lives in a deadly collision near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-don-bacon-faa-investigation-after-... Read More »
Former congressman Brad Ashford honored with room dedication at Omaha VA facility By: KMTV Staff Posted 5:43 PM, Jan 30, 2025 and last updated 11:18 AM, Jan 31, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Long time, Omaha-area public servant Brad Ashford was honored Thursday at the VA clinic he helped make possible. Ashford led the charge to pass the bill that cleared the way for the VA to use public and private m... Read More »
Nebraska congressman says there needs to be a ‘balanced’ approach with immigration enforcement https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/nebraska-congressman-says-there-needs-to-be-a-balanced-approach-with-immigration-enforcement/ Read More »
Bacon Gets 16 Bills Passed into Law During 118th Congress Achieves Additional Major Defense Wins and Ag Accomplishments Washington – A total of 16 bills passed, several major defense and agriculture accomplishments highlights Rep. Don Bacon’s (NE-02) term in the 118th Congress. This brings the total of enactd bills introduced by Bacon to 38 since he became a member of the House of Representatives ... Read More »
Bacon Introduces Five Bills to Ease Taxes for Americans Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today announced that he re-introduced five bills from last session that directly address the tax burdens suffered by so many Americans: H.R. 561: Overtime Pay Tax Relief Act of 2025: This bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a deduction for certain overtime payments. H.R. 560: Sec... Read More »
Rep. Bacon, Flood support Trump's executive orders announced Inauguration Day OMAHA, Neb. — President Donald Trump returned to the White House and is now looking to sign dozens of executive orders affecting the southern border and Americans' bank accounts. Trump's second inaugural address promised success. Donald Trump told the world he wants to be a peacemaker and unifier. Nebraska Congressmen Do... Read More »
Bacon Welcomes Members to Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation Washington, D.C. – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today welcomed the Members of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation: “I look forward to returning as Chair of the Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee in the 119th Congress. A... Read More »
Bacon Appointed to Key Agriculture Subcommittees WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) was appointed to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry and the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology by the House Committee on Agriculture. “We are the number one beef state and I’m glad to serve on the Subcommittee that works livestock issues,” said Bacon. “Further, I lo... Read More »
Rep. Don Bacon on cyber deterrence: ‘Speak softly and carry a big-ass stick’ Rep. Don Bacon began his tenure leading the House Armed Services cyber and innovation subcommittee at an unusual time. The five-term Nebraska Republican got the gavel last year, just as policymakers were readying to take up their annual defense policy bill. Despite the late start, and a thin congressional calendar, the f... Read More »
Who to Know in the New Congress for Air and Space Forces Jan. 10, 2025 | By Greg Hadley New leaders will take over the House and Senate Armed Services committees, with a new chair of the Senate panel, three new House subcommittee chairs, and a handful of new members. The changes have wide-ranging implications for the Air Force and Space Force, as committee and subcommittee chairs hold great sway o... Read More »
Bacon Nominates 17 High School Students for Military Academies Washington – Today Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) announced and congratulated 17 high school students from the 2nd District in Nebraska for their nominations to military academies. “Serving our country is one of the greatest sacrifices anyone can make, and these 17 individuals have demonstrated stunning qualifications to earn nominations into ... Read More »
'A lot of bold ideas': Nebraska congressmen react to Trump's ideas In 13 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time. On Tuesday, Nebraska's elected leaders reacted to some of his intentions like expanding U.S. Control. https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-congressmen-react-to-trumps-ideas/63366265 Read More »
House Armed Services Committee GOP roster announced House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) released a list of Republican members and subcommittee chairman today. https://insidedefense.com/insider/house-armed-services-committee-gop-roster-announced Read More »
